TECHNIQUES OF TEACHING ORAL COMMUNICATION IN ENGLISH AT THE PRESCHOOL STAGE
Keywords:
Oral communication,Preschool language education,Listening comprehension, Speech development,Role-playing techniques,Creative language exercises,Early childhood pedagogy, English as a second language, Language teaching strategies,Communication skills enhancement.Abstract
This article explores effective methods for teaching oral communication
skills in English to preschool-aged children. It emphasizes techniques like listening
comprehension, role-playing, and creative speech exercises that align with age-appropriate
pedagogy. The study highlights the role of teachers in providing a stimulating and
supportive learning environment, ensuring language material is accessible, and fostering
natural communication. Practical challenges such as balancing prepared and unprepared
speech tasks, and the need for engaging audio-based techniques, are also discussed.
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